Therapist
Laurie Siegel
LCSW
Compassionate social worker helping steady change
Opens BetterHelp in a new tab. There you can look at online therapy options.
Step 1
- Strengths focused
- Practical goals
- Evidence based
About Laurie
Laurie’s work often focuses on everyday challenges - motivation, self-esteem, parenting pressures, and family conflict. She also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and issues related to identity such as LGBT questions. Laurie pays attention to attachment and adoption concerns, caregiver stress, and the lasting effects of abandonment or separation.
Sessions are practical and straightforward. Laurie listens first, then helps people set small, reachable goals. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to fit real life. Conversations aim to build coping skills, stronger communication, and clearer plans for change.
People come to Laurie when life feels overwhelming or stuck. She helps sort priorities, reduce anxiety, and rebuild confidence. Laurie also works with those navigating illness, eating concerns, or the fallout from domestic violence and divorce.
Her style is supportive and down-to-earth. She encourages steady progress and celebrates small gains. If someone wants to start, they can use the site's Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session.
Step 2
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Step 3
How evidence-based approaches guide online work
Laurie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and build new skills. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence to reduce anxiety and low mood; this helps with worry, negative self-talk, and motivation. Another approach emphasizes building practical coping strategies and routines to improve daily functioning, which can be useful for ADHD, stress, and mood fluctuations.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Laurie collaborates with each person to select methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts strategies over time based on what helps most in day-to-day life.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for more consistent check-ins during life transitions. Discuss scheduling and format choices when you complete the intake questionnaire so sessions can be arranged to match your routine.
Step 4
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Laurie commonly help with?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, parenting strain, grief, trauma, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and goal-oriented. She listens first, then helps set small steps that fit a person’s life.
How long has she been practicing?
Laurie has 19 years of professional experience as a licensed social worker working in New York.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are offered and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking through the platform.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Step 5